Derek Bell F1 Records & Statistics
Explore Derek Bell F1 records and statistics across a Formula 1 career that produced nine official Grand Prix starts and one championship point. The British driver made his first two World Championship starts for Ferrari during the 1968 season.
Bell’s Ferrari record consists of two entries and two official starts, both ending in retirement. He did not score points for the Scuderia but qualified as high as eighth during his brief Ferrari Formula 1 career.
Ferrari Formula 1 driver records
Derek Bell
F1 debut: 1968 · Last F1 season: 1974
Derek Bell Ferrari F1 career
Ferrari seasons: 1968 · First Ferrari GP: 1968 Italian Grand Prix · Last Ferrari GP: 1968 United States Grand Prix
Formula 1 career by constructor
| Constructor | Seasons | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | Fastest laps | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 1968 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| McLaren | 1969 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Brabham | 1970 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Surtees | 1970–1974 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 |
| Tecno | 1972 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Formula 1 season-by-season statistics
| Season | Constructor(s) | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | Fastest laps | Points | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Surtees | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — |
| 1972 | Tecno | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — |
| 1971 | Surtees | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — |
| 1970 | Brabham, Surtees | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 22nd |
| 1969 | McLaren | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — |
| 1968 | Ferrari | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Recent Formula 1 race results
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canadian Grand Prix | Surtees | DNQ | 0.0 |
| 1974 | Italian Grand Prix | Surtees | DNQ | 0.0 |
| 1974 | Austrian Grand Prix | Surtees | DNQ | 0.0 |
| 1974 | German Grand Prix | Surtees | P11 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | British Grand Prix | Surtees | DNQ | 0.0 |
| 1972 | United States Grand Prix | Tecno | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1972 | Canadian Grand Prix | Tecno | DNS | 0.0 |
| 1972 | Italian Grand Prix | Tecno | DNQ | 0.0 |
| 1972 | German Grand Prix | Tecno | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1972 | French Grand Prix | Tecno | DNS | 0.0 |
| 1971 | British Grand Prix | Surtees | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1970 | United States Grand Prix | Surtees | P6 | 1.0 |
| 1970 | Belgian Grand Prix | Brabham | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1969 | British Grand Prix | McLaren | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1968 | United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1968 | Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | DNF | 0.0 |
Derek Bell Formula 1 career statistics
Derek Bell accumulated 16 Formula 1 World Championship entries between 1968 and 1974.
He officially started nine Grands Prix, recording no victories, podium finishes, pole positions or fastest laps and scoring one championship point.
Derek Bell makes his Formula 1 debut with Ferrari
Bell made his Formula 1 World Championship debut for Ferrari at the 1968 Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
It was the first of two appearances he made for the Scuderia during the season.
Derek Bell qualifies eighth on his Ferrari debut
Bell’s strongest Ferrari qualifying performance came during his first World Championship appearance.
He started eighth at Monza, which remained the best grid position of his complete Formula 1 career.
Derek Bell’s 1968 Italian Grand Prix
Bell was unable to convert his strong qualifying position into a classified finish at Monza.
His Ferrari retired from the race, leaving his debut without championship points.
Derek Bell races for Ferrari at Watkins Glen
Bell returned to the Ferrari line-up for the 1968 United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen.
He qualified 15th for his second Scuderia start.
Derek Bell’s final Ferrari Grand Prix
The United States Grand Prix also ended in retirement for Bell.
It became his second and final Formula 1 World Championship start for Ferrari.
Derek Bell Ferrari F1 statistics
Bell made two official Grand Prix starts for Ferrari from two entries in 1968.
His Scuderia record includes no victories, podiums, pole positions, fastest laps or championship points.
Derek Bell after Ferrari
Bell continued his Formula 1 career with McLaren, privately entered Brabham machinery, Surtees and Tecno.
He later returned to Surtees for selected appearances during 1974.
Derek Bell scores his only Formula 1 point
Bell’s only Formula 1 World Championship point came after his Ferrari period.
He achieved a sixth-place finish during the 1970 season while driving Surtees machinery.
Derek Bell F1 career by constructor
Bell’s nine official Formula 1 starts were spread across Ferrari, McLaren, Brabham, Surtees and Tecno machinery.
Ferrari accounted for two starts, while his sole career point was scored elsewhere.
Why Derek Bell has 16 entries but nine starts
Bell’s Formula 1 record contains a significant gap between entries and starts.
He accumulated 16 World Championship entries but started only nine Grands Prix because several later appearances ended in unsuccessful qualifying attempts or other non-starts.
Derek Bell fastest laps
Bell did not record an official Formula 1 fastest lap.
Explore wider historical records in the F1 Fastest Laps & Race Performance Records database.
Derek Bell season-by-season F1 statistics
The season table traces Bell from his Ferrari debut in 1968 through McLaren, Surtees, Tecno and his final World Championship appearances.
His best Formula 1 championship result was 22nd in 1970.
Derek Bell’s place in Ferrari history
Bell is far better known for achievements elsewhere in international motor racing, but his Formula 1 World Championship career began with Ferrari.
His two Scuderia starts therefore represent the opening chapter of his top-level single-seater career.
How Derek Bell’s F1 records are calculated
The Driver Records database distinguishes race entries from official Grand Prix starts.
Bell has 16 career entries but nine starts, while both of his Ferrari entries became official race starts.
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